Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Richard Bernard Godfrey, 1728–op.1794, British

after unknown artist
Title:
Edgar's Tower, Worcester
Date:
1786
Materials & Techniques:
Etching on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper (page in book)
Dimensions:
Sheet: 13 1/2 x 8 9/16 inches (34.3 x 21.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, center left: "May 17, 1773"; center: "EDGAR'S TOWER, WORCESTER."; center to lower center, continuing onto back: book description of Edgar's Tower, beginning "THIS TOWER seems to have been part of the ancient castle of Worcester: Doctor Thomas, in his sur- | vey of that catherdal, says..."; center right: "Godfrey Sculp"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.14955
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
walls | road | gate | arch | path | buildings | gateway | walking | city | tower (building division) | cathedral | church | town | steps | houses | architectural subject
Associated Places:
Hereford and Worcester | United Kingdom | England | Worcester | Edgar's Tower | Worcester Cathedral
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:43799